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Coronavirus pandemic: Tracking the global outbreak Coronavirus pandemic: Tracking the global outbreak
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There are now around 1.3 million confirmed cases of coronavirus in 184 countries and more than 70,000 people have died. There are now nearly 1.4 million confirmed cases of coronavirus in 184 countries and more than 75,000 people have died.
The United States has more than twice as many confirmed cases as any other single country and more than half of all the cases have been in Europe, with Spain and Italy worst affected.The United States has more than twice as many confirmed cases as any other single country and more than half of all the cases have been in Europe, with Spain and Italy worst affected.
This series of maps and charts tracks the spread of the virus since it emerged in China in December last year.This series of maps and charts tracks the spread of the virus since it emerged in China in December last year.
How many deaths and recoveries have there been?How many deaths and recoveries have there been?
The virus is spreading rapidly in many countries and the death toll is still climbing - but the majority of people are recovering from the infection.The virus is spreading rapidly in many countries and the death toll is still climbing - but the majority of people are recovering from the infection.
The country with the highest number of cases is the US, according to figures collated by Johns Hopkins University. With more than 338,100 confirmed cases, it has more than four times the official number recorded in China. The country with the highest number of cases is the US, according to figures collated by Johns Hopkins University. With nearly 370,000 confirmed cases, it has more than four times the official number recorded in China.
Around 3,300 people have died in China - but the US, UK, Italy, Spain, Iran and France now have higher death tolls.Around 3,300 people have died in China - but the US, UK, Italy, Spain, Iran and France now have higher death tolls.
The outbreak was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 11 March. This is when an infectious disease is passing easily from person to person in many parts of the world at the same time.The outbreak was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 11 March. This is when an infectious disease is passing easily from person to person in many parts of the world at the same time.
The WHO said it took more than three months to reach the first 100,000 confirmed cases worldwide, but it took less than a week for the number to double from 500,000 to a million.The WHO said it took more than three months to reach the first 100,000 confirmed cases worldwide, but it took less than a week for the number to double from 500,000 to a million.
The true figure for the number of people with coronavirus is thought to be much higher as many of those with milder symptoms have not been tested and counted.The true figure for the number of people with coronavirus is thought to be much higher as many of those with milder symptoms have not been tested and counted.
China says it has now all but stopped the spread of the disease and the authorities have started to allow some access to Wuhan, the city in Hubei province where the outbreak began.China says it has now all but stopped the spread of the disease and the authorities have started to allow some access to Wuhan, the city in Hubei province where the outbreak began.
South Korea, where a major outbreak began in February, has also seen the number of new cases fall in the last couple of weeks.South Korea, where a major outbreak began in February, has also seen the number of new cases fall in the last couple of weeks.
Governments across the world have halted flights, locked down towns and cities and urged people to stay at home.Governments across the world have halted flights, locked down towns and cities and urged people to stay at home.
Europe struggling to slow the spreadEurope struggling to slow the spread
European countries have seen steep rises in cases and deaths, but slowing infection rates are raising hopes that strict social distancing measures are curbing the spread of the virus.European countries have seen steep rises in cases and deaths, but slowing infection rates are raising hopes that strict social distancing measures are curbing the spread of the virus.
Italy has the highest toll of any single country in the world, with more than 16,500 deaths so far.Italy has the highest toll of any single country in the world, with more than 16,500 deaths so far.
Spain has reported more than 13,000 deaths - the second highest of any country. There are now more than 135,000 confirmed cases in Spain, but data shows the rate of new cases is falling. Spain has reported nearly 14,000 deaths - the second highest of any country. There are now more than 140,000 confirmed cases in Spain, but data shows the rate of new cases is falling.
Spain saw 637 people die in the 24 hours up to 19:00 BST on Sunday, the lowest daily death toll since 24 March.
The Spanish government, which declared a state of emergency on 14 March, has suggested some restrictions, including keeping non-essential workers at home, could be lifted after Easter.The Spanish government, which declared a state of emergency on 14 March, has suggested some restrictions, including keeping non-essential workers at home, could be lifted after Easter.
In Italy, there are cautious hopes that the country may have started to turn a corner, with data in recent days suggesting that the infection rate is slowing.In Italy, there are cautious hopes that the country may have started to turn a corner, with data in recent days suggesting that the infection rate is slowing.
The majority of deaths have occurred in the northern Lombardy region, which contains the city of Milan. Hospitals there were reportedly at breaking point and retired doctors and nurses were asked to return to work.The majority of deaths have occurred in the northern Lombardy region, which contains the city of Milan. Hospitals there were reportedly at breaking point and retired doctors and nurses were asked to return to work.
On Monday, France reported 833 deaths in 24 hours, its highest since the outbreak began. The figure includes people who died in hospitals and nursing homes.On Monday, France reported 833 deaths in 24 hours, its highest since the outbreak began. The figure includes people who died in hospitals and nursing homes.
France's toll of 8,911 deaths from the coronavirus is the fourth highest in the world after Italy, Spain and the US.France's toll of 8,911 deaths from the coronavirus is the fourth highest in the world after Italy, Spain and the US.
In the UK, there have been more than 51,600 confirmed cases and more than 5,373 deaths. The country's first emergency field hospital, built in London's ExCel Centre, was opened on Friday. The NHS Nightingale hospital, as it has been called, has space for 4,000 intensive care beds. Others are planned across the UK. In the UK, there have been more than 52,000 confirmed cases and nearly 5,400 deaths. The country's first emergency field hospital, built in London's ExCel Centre, was opened last week. The NHS Nightingale hospital, as it has been called, has space for 4,000 intensive care beds. Others are planned across the UK.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to a London hospital on Sunday, having tested positive for coronavirus on 27 March.
He announced a clampdown on 23 March, urging people to stay at home to avoid unnecessary transmission of the disease.
In Spain and the UK, deaths grew rapidly at first, doubling faster than every two days. That rate of increase has now slowed to doubling between every second and third day.In Spain and the UK, deaths grew rapidly at first, doubling faster than every two days. That rate of increase has now slowed to doubling between every second and third day.
Italy's death rate has also slowed, while that of the US is continuing in roughly a straight line, doubling about every three days at present.Italy's death rate has also slowed, while that of the US is continuing in roughly a straight line, doubling about every three days at present.
Cases rising quickly in the USCases rising quickly in the US
With more than 338,100 cases - more than 123,000 in New York state alone - the US has more confirmed infections than any other country. With nearly 370,000 cases - more than 130,000 in New York state alone - the US has more confirmed infections than any other country.
The number of deaths in the US has now passed 10,300. The number of deaths in the US is now close to passing 11,000.
Nearly all Americans are now living under some form of lockdown as states increase efforts to curb the outbreak.Nearly all Americans are now living under some form of lockdown as states increase efforts to curb the outbreak.
President Donald Trump has said federal coronavirus guidelines, such as social distancing, will be extended across the country until at least 30 April. He had previously said they could be relaxed in mid-April. On Sunday, Mr Trump warned Americans to prepare for the "toughest week" of the coronavirus pandemic yet, predicting a surge in deaths. President Donald Trump has said federal coronavirus guidelines, such as social distancing, will be extended across the country until at least 30 April. He had previously said they could be relaxed in mid-April.
Nationwide measures mean people must continue to avoid non-essential travel, going to work, and eating at restaurants or bars. Gatherings are limited to groups of under 10 people. Stricter restrictions apply to millions in some of the worst-hit states. On Sunday, Mr Trump warned Americans to prepare for the "toughest week" of the coronavirus pandemic yet, predicting a surge in deaths.
The outbreak is having a major economic impact, with figures showing the number of people without jobs surging to a record high of nearly 6.6 million in the week ending 28 March. That is nearly double the week earlier, which was also a new record. The previous record was set in 1982, when unemployment claims hit 695,000.The outbreak is having a major economic impact, with figures showing the number of people without jobs surging to a record high of nearly 6.6 million in the week ending 28 March. That is nearly double the week earlier, which was also a new record. The previous record was set in 1982, when unemployment claims hit 695,000.
American Airlines, one of the world's richest carriers, has said it will apply for $12bn (£9.7bn) in government aid.American Airlines, one of the world's richest carriers, has said it will apply for $12bn (£9.7bn) in government aid.
Millions are living under restrictionsMillions are living under restrictions
India is one of the latest countries to enforce a lockdown, meaning its 1.3 billion residents are now forbidden from leaving their homes for a few weeks at least.India is one of the latest countries to enforce a lockdown, meaning its 1.3 billion residents are now forbidden from leaving their homes for a few weeks at least.
That means at least a quarter of the 7.8 billion people in the world are now living under some form of restrictions on their movement and social contact due to the coronavirus.That means at least a quarter of the 7.8 billion people in the world are now living under some form of restrictions on their movement and social contact due to the coronavirus.
People in major cities like London, Barcelona and New York are now moving around far less than they were a few weeks ago, according to data from the travel app Citymapper.People in major cities like London, Barcelona and New York are now moving around far less than they were a few weeks ago, according to data from the travel app Citymapper.
The data also shows that while Milan in northern Italy has been locked down for several weeks now, many other cities have been restricting movement for a much shorter period.The data also shows that while Milan in northern Italy has been locked down for several weeks now, many other cities have been restricting movement for a much shorter period.
While movement is also down in the South Korean capital Seoul, the city hasn't ground to a halt like European capitals despite facing huge numbers of coronavirus cases - a sign of the country's decision to focus on widespread testing and contact tracing rather than social distancing.While movement is also down in the South Korean capital Seoul, the city hasn't ground to a halt like European capitals despite facing huge numbers of coronavirus cases - a sign of the country's decision to focus on widespread testing and contact tracing rather than social distancing.
In Russia, the Kremlin had insisted that there was "de facto no epidemic" in the country but earlier this week President Putin urged people to stay at home, which explains the significant drop in movement in Moscow.In Russia, the Kremlin had insisted that there was "de facto no epidemic" in the country but earlier this week President Putin urged people to stay at home, which explains the significant drop in movement in Moscow.